Insurance Verification Specialist I - Impactful Billing

Optum; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

OptumCare clinic in Pearland, TX is hiring an Insurance Verification Specialist I to verify eligibility and benefits, determine filing order, and prepare pre-treatment cost-share estimates. You will explain coverage and patient liability to patients and set up payments per policy.

Typical responsibilities include updating patient demographics, communicating benefits, and ensuring accurate filing in the practice management system. Prior healthcare billing experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; medical billing knowledge preferred.
• Experience in insurance verification, patient accounts or front desk helpful.
• Basic computer, typing and MS Office skills demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Enter/update patient demographics and insurance details in the PM system.
• Explain coverage, benefits, and patient liability by phone or electronic messages.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure a positive patient experience.

Skills

Customer service skills

Typing speed

Health insurance knowledge

MS Office familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Billing & Coding course

Tools

MS Office

Job description

OptumCare clinic in Pearland, TX is hiring an Insurance Verification Specialist I to verify eligibility and benefits, determine filing order, and prepare pre-treatment cost-share estimates. You will explain coverage and patient liability to patients and set up payments per policy.

Typical responsibilities include updating patient demographics, communicating benefits, and ensuring accurate filing in the practice management system. Prior healthcare billing experience is valued.